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Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 02-14-2013, 05:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,024
Posted By Jyden
Media CAN'T be trusted. They write what they...

Media CAN'T be trusted. They write what they like, whatever it true or not. Much of it is just made up, much of it comes in as pressreleases from companies, and content is rarely cheked by the...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 11-27-2012, 01:54 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 13,592
Posted By roosterk0031
Same old story, people who probably have never...

Same old story, people who probably have never matched EPA with their old car complain when the new one doesn't either.
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-16-2012, 02:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,622
Posted By maczo
Judging by the photo, the airdam is pushing the...

Judging by the photo, the airdam is pushing the air into the engine compartment, not over the car (as opposed to the recommended location, extending from the bumper). Given that, the results...
Forum: The Lounge 11-01-2012, 12:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,742
Posted By jamesqf
Well, let that be a lesson to you: Do not buy a...

Well, let that be a lesson to you: Do not buy a FIsker Karma if you expect to immerse it in salt water. Buy a submarine instead.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 10-19-2012, 01:39 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,912
Posted By Daox
Some of you are just being rediculous. ...

Some of you are just being rediculous.

Obviously, there are monetary problems from going to a less efficient vehicle to a brand new vehicle. Buying a brand new vehicle is always the worst choice...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 10-19-2012, 09:15 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,912
Posted By Ryland
You're right, why bother with the mini van???...

You're right, why bother with the mini van??? I've pulled trailers of fire wood with my Civic VX in the winter because it got better traction then my parents Ford Ranger, still averaged 39.9mpg with...
Forum: The Lounge 09-05-2012, 01:45 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,281
Posted By Varn
We we'rnt "Green" in the old days.

Checking out at the store, the young cashier suggested to me, that I should bring my own grocery bags because plastic bags weren't good for the environment.

The woman apologized and explained, "We...
Forum: The Lounge 08-14-2012, 12:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,382
Posted By gone-ot
...Amen! We've become a "throw-away" population:...

...Amen! We've become a "throw-away" population: R & R once meant remove & repair, it's now remove & replace.
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-08-2012, 06:18 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 92,220
Posted By HydroJim
Construction Begins

First Piece installed:
http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj621/AeroFocus/boattail1.jpg

Second Piece installed:
http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj621/AeroFocus/boattail2.jpg

Top and Side...
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 07-29-2012, 05:10 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 27,452
Posted By NachtRitter
Simply adding a turbocharger to an existing...

Simply adding a turbocharger to an existing engine will probably not do anything for FE. However, putting a smaller engine with a turbocharger into the a vehicle that had a larger 'normally...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-28-2012, 09:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,408
Posted By redpoint5
In the same vein, I had considered a CF hood for...

In the same vein, I had considered a CF hood for my TSX to save weight, but it only saves about 10lbs. The CF truck saves only 6lbs! Not worth the cost, fitment problems, ugly looks, and potential...
Forum: The Lounge 07-02-2012, 09:33 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 13,418
Posted By 3n3rgystar
When you don't even notice getting flipped off...

When you don't even notice getting flipped off anymore.
Forum: The Lounge 06-11-2012, 07:58 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 13,418
Posted By Fat Charlie
YKYAHM if... ... All of the roads in your area...

YKYAHM if...
... All of the roads in your area seem much longer when someone else is driving- because it's an unending nightmare of watching them horribly abusing the pedals.
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-08-2012, 01:12 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,475
Posted By Frank Lee
Put a hitch on a 50 mpg car and pull a truck box...

Put a hitch on a 50 mpg car and pull a truck box trailer when needed; there ya go.
Forum: The Lounge 05-04-2012, 06:59 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,860
Posted By jamesqf
That's true only if you leave the faucet running...

That's true only if you leave the faucet running while doing dishes manually. Apparently whoever does those studies thinks that's the normal way to do dishes.
Forum: The Lounge 04-08-2012, 12:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,927
Posted By jamesqf
Because your time is also of value? Because...

Because your time is also of value? Because driving much slower (or faster) creates traffic congestion & causes accidents? Because life involves a lot of compromises, and the best compromise you...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 04-06-2012, 08:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,585
Posted By some_other_dave
Guys, that particular "Ferdinand Porsche" (who...

Guys, that particular "Ferdinand Porsche" (who designed a couple of tanks, and the "Peoples Car" that we know as the VW Beetle) died in the 1950s.

His son was also named Ferdinand Porsche, though...
Forum: Success Stories 03-09-2012, 09:44 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,672
Posted By Marc F.
Some facts-- 1) I am a professional driver,...

Some facts--

1) I am a professional driver, its what I do for a living.

a) I try to leave 7 seconds following time ahead of me
--look up the Smith System for driving
b) I try to be...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-06-2012, 04:03 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 34,424
Posted By NeilBlanchard
Race cars are not low drag -- let me rephrase...

Race cars are not low drag -- let me rephrase that: *most* race cars are not low drag.

The straight sides with no taper on any side will be high drag. Here's the lowest drag race car I know of:
...
Forum: Hybrids 03-05-2012, 12:06 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,129
Posted By jamesqf
If you want to discuss greed, you'll first need a...

If you want to discuss greed, you'll first need a mirror, so as to see the beam that is in your own eye :-)
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-12-2012, 01:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,550
Posted By user removed
Best way is to raise the gas tax, which penalises...

Best way is to raise the gas tax, which penalises those who drive inefficiently. A 3 ton SUV does considerably more damage to roads compared to a 2200 pound compact car.

If you drive for a living...
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